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Home Run Derby Changes & Fantasy All-Stars
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Episode Home Run Derby Changes & Fantasy All-Stars
We've made it to the Midsummer Classic! Today, Eno and DVR break down the new Home Run Derby rules and discuss which sluggers could benefit from the changes. Then, they take a look at several notable players who suffered injuries before the All-Star break and will miss Tuesday night's game, including Jacob Misiorowski and Shohei Ohtani. Later, they examine JJ Wetherholt's contract extension with the Cardinals and how it compares to other recent rookie deals. They wrap up the show by highlighting the players who have stood out the most from a fantasy perspective during the first half of the season.
Rundown:
2:57 Who Could Benefit From New HR Derby Format?
11:40 Drafting the Derby Winner
15:48 Miz Management: Scratched Sunday
20:33 White Sox-Pirates Swap Before the MLB Draft
26:06 JJ Wetherholt Gets Paid
33:25 No Shohei Ohtani in Philly
36:41 MLB’s All-Star Problem: Pitching Availability
43:19 Monitoring Jacob deGrom
43:59 Fantasy All-Stars: Top Valued 5x5 Players at the Break
1:00:09 Where the Money Went
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